During these difficult times, we here at ROEGT are thinking of you and your loved ones and hope you are staying safe and healthy. We understand navigating the challenges of uncertainty often leave more questions than answers. However, it is also important we encourage our friends, family and neighbors to stay optimistic while we look forward to what the future has for our community and our nation.
We have put together a helpful list of trusted resources with credible COVID-10 information:
• Centers for Disease Control
• National Institutes of Health
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration
• John Hopkins Cornavirus Resource Center
• Health Data
Have a Small Business? Need help? Do you have a small business or know someone that does. If so, please consider the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Loans. The loan is intended to assist your business to remain open during these difficult times. Loans have an interest rate of 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for nonprofit organizations. Applications are now being accepted at DisasterLoan.SBA.gov Upcoming Events Due to the Stay at Home orders by Governor Pritzker, our April 18 meeting has been cancelled. Please continue to visit our website and facebook page for updates. New Members So far this year, our organization has welcomed 5 new members! Please helps us continue to grow the ROEGT and the GOP party. Invite your friends to "like" and "follow" our facebook page. Interested in joining, contact Bill Scott at BScottfam5@gmail.com. Volunteer Opportunities Even though we are in uncertain time, we still have candidates that need our help. Here are a few ways that you can help the organization and our Republican candidates: • Write a letter to the editor. (We are more than happy to help you with the content and submit on your behalf) • Send emails to your friends and family supporting the Republican Party • Make phone calls for local candidates • Invite your friends to follow ROEGT on facebook • Are you a blogger? • Donate Candidate Highlight
Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee
10th District Republican Nominee, United States House of Representatives
Dear Fellow Republicans:
In response to the unprecedented social isolation caused by governmental restrictions placed on individuals to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, I am organizing a volunteer based outreach program to all senior citizens in the 10th Congressional District.
Research suggests loneliness impairs health by raising levels of stress hormones and triggering an inflammatory response, which in turn can increase the risk of heart disease, arthritis, type 2 diabetes and dementia, among other issues. Feeling lonely can also lead to anxiety and depression and an estimated 43 percent of seniors feel lonely on a regular basis.
The purpose of each contact with senior citizens will be to engage them in a casual conversation regarding their current well-being and life experiences and to inquire if they have any advice as to governmental leaders that will be helpful in addressing the COVID-19 crisis. This will also serve as a wellness check and an opportunity to find out if they need anything so our office will work with them to find a solution.
If you would like to help a few hours a week with this project while you are following the national STAY-AT-HOME directive, please reply to this email for more details on what we have in mind.
Thank you for your service to the GOP and our community, please feel free to email me directly to get started checking in on our seniors throughout the 10th District: vrm@valforcongress.com.
- Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee
www.valforcongress.com
Thank you for your continued support, stay safe and God Bless America!
Russ Nowak
Chairman, Republicans of Elk Grove Township
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